Mission

Denver Kids, Inc. exists to support Denver Public School (DPS) students, grades K-12, who face the personal challenges of higher risk environments, to successfully complete high school, pursue a post-secondary option and become contributing members of the community.

Vision

Every student counts. Every student graduates.

Core Values

We believe education to be essential to each child's development into a responsible and contributing adult.

We believe all children are entitled to support from the adult community.

We believe the support and advocacy provided for the students by the Education Counselor is the foundation of our methodology.

We respect, honor and encourage diversity.

We believe that by being compassionate but firm in dealing with our kids, they may learn that responsibility and consequences are an integral part of a productive life.

We believe the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers operate as effective individuals who support and empower one another.

We believe in the power of the family and continually work to strengthen the role of the parent/guardian in the child's life.

We believe that adult mentors expand the horizons of children and strengthen our counseling program.

We believe Denver Public Schools is an essential partner in the success of our program and, in turn, we must be accountable to the Board of Education, administrators, teachers, social workers, and other professionals.

We believe community support of our program is essential to our success and, in turn, we must be accountable to the community that includes, but is not limited to, our sponsoring organizations, foundations, businesses, donors, community partners, and individuals.

Program

The Denver Kids, Inc. educational counselors are the core of our program. Averaging caseloads of 55 students, our educational counselors provide the one on one support and advocacy necessary to empower our Denver Kids, Inc. students to succeed academically, personally, and socially. Stationed at our main office at 1330 Fox Street and five satellite offices throughout DPS, the educational counselors interact with school personnel, families, mentors, and various community members and agencies to provide support for their students to help them reach their full potential.

Inclusiveness Statement of Principle

At Denver Kids, Inc., we are here for kids.  In recognition of our increasingly diverse population and our mission to support the educational success of our students, Denver Kids, Inc. is committed to creating, instilling, and modeling a sustainable culture of inclusiveness.  We define inclusiveness as creating a safe, compassionate, accepting environment, based on equality and fairness that honors, respects, and values the unique contributions and backgrounds of all people.

Through positive role modeling, we embrace our differences and advocated for kids, ourselves and others.  We empower and promote active participation from and in partnership with our students, parents, staff, boards, volunteers and any stakeholders, which allows everyone to voice opinions and express their ideas towards creating the greater success of Denver Kids, Inc.

We are committed to engaging in continuous learning and integrating inclusiveness into all of Denver Kids, Inc.'s programs, policies and procedures for the success of our students, our personal growth, and the better serve our community.

Declaración del Principio de Inclusión

La razón de  ser  de Denver Kids, Inc., son los niños. En reconocimiento a la población, cada vez más diversa con la que contamos, y nuestra misión de apoyar el éxito en la educación de nuestros estudiantes, Denver Kids, Inc. esta comprometido en crear, instalar, y adoptar una cultura de inclusión estable. Nosotros definimos inclusión como un lugar seguro, integrador y humano, basado en la igualdad y equidad que honra, respeta y valora los aportes únicos de todas las personas.

A través de un  modelo positivo, nosotros aceptamos nuestras diferencias y abogamos por los niños, nosotros y los demás. Apoyamos y promovemos la participación activa y en asociación con nuestros estudiantes, padres, personal, junta directiva, voluntarios y a cualquier interesado que al igual que nosotros permita que cada uno de su opinión y exprese sus ideas para así lograr el gran éxito de Denver Kids, Inc.

En Denver Kids Inc., estamos comprometidos a participar en un continuo aprendizaje e integrar inclusión en todos nuestros programas, políticas y gestiones, por el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, nuestro crecimiento personal, y para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad.

Click here to view the Denver Kids, Inc. Inclusiveness Blueprint.